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Mountain Region Wins US Championship, Advances to Little league World Series Final
Williamsport, PA – august 24, 2024 - The Mountain Region team defeated the Metro Region 8-2 on Saturday in the US Championship game of the Little League World Series, securing their place in the championship final. the game, played at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport,Pennsylvania,saw strong pitching and hitting from the Mountain Region squad.
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Metro’s Ben Herbst takes a turn on the mound during the US Championship game against mountain Region on Saturday. mountain won 8-2.
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Metro’s Tommy D’Amura takes a turn on the mound during the US Championship game against Mountain Region on Saturday.mountain won 8-2.
Garrett gallegos of the Mountain Region was a key contributor, hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning. He also pitched for the Mountain Region during the game. Metro Region utilized pitchers Ben Herbst and Luca Pelligrini, while Tommy D’Amura also saw time on the mound.
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Mountain’s Garrett Gallegos takes off after Metro’s Ben Herbst in a run down between Home and third during the US Championship game on saturday. Mountain won 8-2.
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Mountain’s Garrett Gallegos heads for home after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of the US Championship game against Metro Region on Saturday. Mountain won 8-2.
The Little League World Series is an annual tournament held in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, featuring teams from across the United States and around the world. The tournament, which began in 1947, is a cornerstone of youth baseball and a significant event for the local community. The mountain Region represents a grouping of states, typically including Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico. the Metro Region typically represents New york City and surrounding areas.
